Title 16 — Health and Safety
143 chapters · 977 sections in this title.
16 Del. C. § 7301. Selling without fire test; method of testing.
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§ 7301. Selling without fire test; method of testing. (a) No person shall sell or offer for sale, within the limits of this State, any kerosene, headlight or other oil for illuminating purposes produced from petroleum, which will not bear the fire test of at least 115° Fahrenheit…
16 Del. C. § 7302. Tests by State Chemist; fees.
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§ 7302. Tests by State Chemist; fees. (a) The State Chemist shall make tests in the method or manner as provided in § 7301 of this title to determine the fire test of any sample of kerosene, headlight or other oil for illuminating purposes produced from petroleum sold or offered …
16 Del. C. § 7303. Report of test failures to Attorney General.
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§ 7303. Report of test failures to Attorney General. (a) The State Chemist, when a tested sample of kerosene, headlight or other oil for illuminating purposes produced from petroleum is found to be of a fire test less than that required by the provisions of § 7301 of this title, …
16 Del. C. § 7304. Civil liability.
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§ 7304. Civil liability. If any person sustains property damage or personal injury by reason of a violation of this chapter by another person, the person guilty of the violation shall be liable to the person injured for damages sustained thereby.14 Del. Laws, c. 411, § 3; Code 19…
16 Del. C. § 7305. Legislative intent.
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§ 7305. Legislative intent. It is hereby declared that modern, efficient, safety-tested portable oil-fueled heaters may be offered for sale, sold and used in this State. However, fire hazards and other dangers to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of this State may…
16 Del. C. § 7306. Definitions.
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§ 7306. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “1-K” or “K-1 kerosene” means kerosene that has been distilled from petroleum to meet the current specifications of A.S.T.M. (American Society for Testing of Materials) #D3699 (1978) for 1-K. (2) “2-K” or “K-2 kerosene” means kero…
16 Del. C. § 7307. Sale and use of portable oil-fueled heaters.
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§ 7307. Sale and use of portable oil-fueled heaters. Approved portable oil-fueled heaters may be offered for sale, sold and used in structures in this State; however, the use of a portable oil-fueled heater in multi-unit residential buildings is specifically prohibited. Any porta…
16 Del. C. § 7308. Requirements for approved portable oil-fueled heaters.
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§ 7308. Requirements for approved portable oil-fueled heaters. Approved portable oil-fueled heaters must adhere to the following requirements: (1) Approved portable oil-fueled heaters must have labeling affixed thereto such as to caution and inform concerning: a. Provision of an …
16 Del. C. § 7309. Storage of kerosene.
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§ 7309. Storage of kerosene. Any portable containers in which kerosene is stored must not be red in color, nor may they be made of glass. They must be clearly marked “kerosene.”63 Del. Laws, c. 117, § 7;
16 Del. C. § 7310. Authority of State Fire Prevention Commission.
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§ 7310. Authority of State Fire Prevention Commission. The State Fire Prevention Commission shall be the authority having jurisdiction over the sale and use of portable oil-fueled heaters and only this chapter shall govern the sale and use of portable oil-fueled heaters in this S…
16 Del. C. § 7311. Penalties; jurisdiction.
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§ 7311. Penalties; jurisdiction. Whoever violates this chapter shall be fined not more than $200 for each offense. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to adjudicate offenses under this chapter.63 Del. Laws, c. 117, § 8;
16 Del. C. § 7312. Kerosene labeling requirements.
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§ 7312. Kerosene labeling requirements. 1-K and 2-K kerosene which is kept, offered, exposed for sale or sold within the State shall be properly identified as meeting A.S.T.M. standards. Such identification requirements shall apply to every dispenser and delivery ticket (manifest…
16 Del. C. § 7313. Kerosene inspection, sampling and testing.
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§ 7313. Kerosene inspection, sampling and testing. The weights and measures section of the State Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for the inspection, sampling and testing of kerosene sold by dealers within the State to determine compliance with labeling requirements…
16 Del. C. § 7314. Penalties.
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§ 7314. Penalties. Notwithstanding § 7311 of this title, persons who do not comply with labeling and/or certification provisions of §§ 7312 and 7313 of this title shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $200, or by imprisonment for not more than 1 month, or …